Altrusa International, Inc.

of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402

ALTRUSA SCHOLARSHIPS

Below are the five different scholarships awarded by Altrusa throughout the year: 1. High School Graduates three $1,000 scholarships awarded, $500 per semester/two Montrose High School graduates and one Olathe High School graduate Deadline: March 1st a. Checks are distributed directly to the college the students are attending, $500 per semester. First check sent August 1st; second check sent in early January b. Applications are distributed directly and collected by the high school counselors in early January with a March 1st deadline c. Committee reviews applications then interviews top five MHS students and top three OHS students

2. Connie McIntire Endowment - $1,000 for academic year/non-renewable Deadline: March 1st a. Students must attend Colorado Mesa University Montrose Campus b. One student per academic year for $1,000 paid directly to Colorado Mesa University c. Student must maintain 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student (12 hrs. minimum) to receive spring $500 disbursement d. Applications are distributed and collected through the Montrose Campus e. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine final selection

3. Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship - $1,000/non-renewable Deadline: March 1st a. Distributed in two $500 checks directly to the Delta-Montrose Technical College, one per semester b. Applications are distributed and collected through the Delta-Montrose Technical College counselors office c. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine the final selection

4. Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship - $1000 for academic year/may be renewed for 4 years/one Montrose High School or Olathe High School graduate/major in Agriculture Deadline: March 1st a. Check is distributed directly to the college the student is attending. Check sent August 1st b. Applications are distributed directly and collected by the high school counselors in early January with a March 1st deadline c. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine the final selection d. Student must maintain 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student (12 hrs. minimum)
Children and grandchildren of the Board Members of the Altrusa Club of Montrose, Colorado Foundation, Inc. are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

5. Margaret Goodhue Endowment up to $1,000 to a qualified Montrose student, when funds become available

Revised 1/2012

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402

Application Instructions

General Scholarships Montrose High School Olathe High School Two $1,000 Scholarships One $1,000 Scholarship

Guidelines for General Scholarships: $500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring Semester Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered May be used at school of choice Application deadline March 1st. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Connie McIntire Endowment Scholarship Altrusa International of Montrose One $1,000 Scholarship Guidelines for Connie McIntire Endowment Scholarship: May only be used at Colorado Mesa University Montrose Campus $500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring Semester Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester) Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship One $1,000 Scholarship Guidelines for Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship: May only be used at Delta-Montrose Technical College $500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring Semester Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester) Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship One $1,000 Scholarship/may be renewed for 4 years Guidelines for Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship: Graduating senior of Montrose or Olathe High School Must be accepted at a 4 year college or university, declaring a major in Agriculture Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester) Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Margaret L. Goodhue Endowment Scholarship Guidelines for Margaret L. Goodhue Endowment Scholarship: Amount varies up to $1,000 when available

Application must be postmarked no later than March 1st Please mail to: PO Box 3184, Montrose, CO 81402

Revised 1/2012

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose Education Committee PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose, Colorado Delta/Montrose Vo-Tech Scholarship Information

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student of the Delta-Montrose Vo-Tech Center and will be distributed during the Delta Montrose Area Vo-Teachs regular Pell Distribution periods. $500 will be awarded for the semester, and $500 will be awarded in the spring. If the student withdraws from the Vo-Tech enrollment, an alternate student will be considered for the remainder of the scholarship. Enclosed in the application for this scholarship. The deadline for completing and sending this information to the Education Committee of the Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose has been set for March 1st. When filling out the application, please remember that the more information you give makes it easier for the committee to make their selection. Thank you for your interest in this scholarship.

The Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose

Chairman, Educational Committee

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402 Delta/Montrose Technical College Scholarship Application Application Deadline: March 1st (no exceptions)
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be enrolled at Delta/Montrose Technical College. A copy of the transcript of your most recent studies must be attached to this application. Two brief letters of recommendation are required. One recommendation must be from an employer or work supervisor. The second recommendation may be from a person of your choice. Name Date of Birth ___/___/______ Physical Address: Number & Street Mailing Address: (if different from above) In what field of study are you particularly interested? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ List two or more vocations you have seriously considered: ______________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________________________ Do you intend to complete your Bachelors Degree? Yes ______ No______ Do you expect to carry on any self-support work while in college? Yes ______ No______ Please list any scholarships you have been notified of receiving: Name___________________________ Amount Received________________ Source _______________ Name___________________________ Amount Received________________ Source _______________ High School __________________________________ Class Rank/Size _____ of ______ GPA ______ SAT Scores: Verbal Math ______ / ______ ACT Scores: English Math Soc Stud Naturals Comp ______/______/________/________/________
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Social Security Number ______-_____-_______ Telephone # ( City ) _____ - _______ Male Female State Zip

Extra Curricular Activities: (Include community service or volunteer service) _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Special Awards/Achievements: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please provide a short biographical sketch to help our evaluators know you better.

I permit the use of this information only for the purposes of evaluating my scholarship application and hereby attest that the information is true to the best of my knowledge. ___________________________________________________ Signature ______________________ Date
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Thank you for your application. We wish you the best at Mesa State College in your future career.

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402 Recommendation for Altrusa Scholarship
Students Name________________________________________________________________

Please address how you know the student, as well as the strengths and challenges of the applicant.

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Mail to: Altrusa International of Montrose, Colorado, Inc. Attn: Education Committee Chairman PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402